The family of a British backpacker murdered in Thailand say they have brought their "beautiful Hannah" back to the UK.
It is nearly a week since the bodies of Hannah Witheridge, 23, and fellow Brit David Miller, 24, were found on a beach in Koh Tao, also known as Turtle Island.
In their first statement since the deaths, Ms Witheridge's family said they travelled to Bangkok on Tuesday.
"The main purpose of our trip was to bring our beloved Hannah home and to obtain information on the investigation," they said.
"We can confirm that we have now returned to the UK with our beautiful Hannah.
The Britons were murdered on Koh Tao "As a family we feel enormous relief to have Hannah back at home where she belongs.
"We continue to work closely with officers to assist in the investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
"Our family is broken and require time to grieve in private - as do Hannah's many friends."
Ms Witheridge, from Great Yarmouth, suffered severe head wounds and Mr Miller, from Jersey, died from blows to the head and drowning, post-mortem examinations showed.
A garden hoe with Ms Witheridge's blood on it was discovered nearby, and investigators are searching for a blunt metal object used on Mr Miller.
Ms Witheridge was caught on CCTV in the hours before her death Earlier, police hunting the killer told Sky News "sexual jealousy" may be the motive for the killings.
Sky's Jonathan Samuels, who is on the island, said officers have asked police in the UK to speak to British friends of the travellers to find out about their interactions in the days leading up to the murders.
He said: "They are also investigating rumours that they may have had a row with a Thai man in a bar."
Police Colonel Kissana Phathanacharoen said: "We have asked the Met Police to go back and ask their friends if they can help with any further information."
He added: "We still believe sexual jealously is at the heart of this crime.
Police are also examining CCTV footage of David Miller "We are aware of reports they may have been involved in a row in a bar with a Thai man and we are currently investigating."
Police previously said DNA taken from the body of Ms Witheridge matches that of two Asian men.
Officers also said they do not know if the killer is still on Koh Tao, where she and Mr Miller were found murdered.
Sky News has obtained exclusive CCTV video of Ms Witheridge in the hours before she was killed, walking between bars with a group of friends.
Samuels said there had been criticism of the police investigation, with "the finger pointed at different people every day".
A message of support to the friends and families of the two victims But the chief police officer has given assurances they are taking the investigation seriously.
A cash reward worth about £4,000 is being offered for information.
Two British brothers who were questioned by police were told they were free to return home to Jersey.
Christopher and James Ware, childhood friends of Mr Miller, were spoken to by officers but were never detained or named as suspects.
A group of Burmese migrants who were interviewed by police after bloodstains were found on their clothes have also been eliminated from police inquiries.
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